Ex-CRO, two others granted bail over corruption charges

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2025-11-25
RUNDU, 25 NOV (NAMPA) – A former chief regional officer (CRO) of the Kavango East Regional Council and two government officials appeared in the Rundu Magistrate’s Court on Monday, facing charges of abusing their positions for personal gain.
They are Ludwig Thikusho (63), who served as the first CRO from 2016 until 2022, Jonas Nghidileko (46), who is employed as chief works inspector in the Ministry of Works and Transport, and Martin Sapumba, who...
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